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MCO 2.0: When Home Becomes Prison

Natasha Dandavati, Head of Campaigns, Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)

21-Jan-21 07:17

MCO 2.0: When Home Becomes Prison

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated domestic violence cases, as the lockdown has made it harder for victims to escape their abusers. To find out whether we might see a recurrence of this and what is being done to alleviate such concerns, we speak with Natasha Dandavati, Head of Campaigns at the ‎Women's Aid Organisation (WAO).

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to WAO via the following channels:

> WAO Hotline: +603 7956 3488 (24 hours)

> SMS/WhatsApp TINA: +6018 988 8058 (24 hours)

Produced by: Lyn Mak

Presented by: Philip See, Wong Shou Ning


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Tags:  domestic violenceabuseWAOMCOemergencygender equality





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